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Recent Examples of kickers
The team has three kickers on the active roster, with Koo joining veteran Cade York and German kicker Lenny Krieg in what should be a competition that runs for most of the offseason.
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kickers
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Meanwhile, Clark looked flashy rocking her brand-new signature Nike kicks, dropping 26 points and seven assists.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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As the Diamonds’ season kicks into gear, Ricard aims to maintain the mindset that made her one of the best mid-major pitchers in the country.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nataly Fajardo, a devoted supporter of the Colombian National Soccer Team, described this World Cup as unpredictable and full of surprises.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The regulatory filing, certified on May 26, 2026, confirms several of Tesla’s design goals while revealing a few mechanical surprises regarding the robotaxi’s drivetrain and overall mass.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Alas, nitpickers can point to some moves in which Atlanta went backward.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Maybe that’s why, compared with some other kinds of nitpickers, pop critics can seem especially extraneous.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Several bombshells have also entered the villa to stir the pot and shake up the current couples, but just as the drama is ramping up, the show has paused.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
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America should not be in charge of recouplings, and bombshells should be allowed to fail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Steel yourself; the pessimists will have gravitas.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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January’s 130,000 gain quieted the pessimists, proving that the labor market had found a floor.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Silicon Data’s benchmarks have already begun appearing in high-profile corporate disclosures.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Audiences watching the movie can expect cathartic release in light of these nauseating disclosures.—
Andy Crump,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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The wildfire was quickly upgraded to second-alarm as crews raced to protect nearby properties and other possible exposures.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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While small amounts hidden in seasonings or spice rubs are less likely to cause serious illness, larger exposures, such as a dog eating raw onions or a whole head of garlic, can be dangerous.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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“Kickers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickers. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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